Convicted felons cannot currently enter the U.S. (unless they are American citizens). Many other countries are more lenient.
There are no convicted felons in congress. Felons can’t vote let alone run for office.
Legal discrimination.
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(in the US) To the US VIrgin Islands, yes. I'm unsure about the British islands. Not all nations will grant entry to convicted felons, with or without, a valid passport.
There are several companies in Riverside, CA which hire convicted felons. These include Federal Express, Walgreens, Toys R Us, and Allstate Insurance Company.
No. Federal law, covered everywhere in the US. Has been law since 1968.
It is a federal crime for convicted felons to ever own or possess a firearm, under ANY circumstance. (US Code, Title 18)
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noAdded; IF the state of Missouri is one of the states that partially restores some limited gun rights to state CONVICTED felons, PERHAPS. You will have to research that for yourself. HOWEVER - if you are a FEDERALLY convicted felon the answer is no. Under US Code, Title 18, black powder weapons are classified as firearms which convicted felons are not allowed to possess.
Yes, depending on what the felony is for. They background check but some non violent felonies are considered "Ok"
Not if you are a convicted felon. Federal law prohibits convicted felons from owning or possessing firearms ANYWHERE in the US or its possessions. It is a federal offense and state laws do not enter into it.
Many come as tourists, students, on business or even with a work permit.